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Amazing idea, and I have to say you have a fantastic eye for detail. The perfectionist in me loves that all the Lego-bricks are facing the same way. If I ever have the opportunity of spending such money on a dining table, I wouldn’t think twice about it!

Hi,I have a few questions :1. Did you buy the Torsby frame alone or with the top (on ikea website it comes together)? 2. Why didn’t you use the Torsby top instead of the multiplex? does it coas less?3. How did you fix the multiplex to the frame?4. how do you fix the legos to the multiplex?

I kind of guess your answers (like probably the weight of the glass top keeps everything on place), but I am not sure, so it’s better to ask thatnks for the inspiration.

1. I bought only the frame. This is possible because Ikea offers 2 different table tops for the Torsby frame. Each item is packed and priced separately.2. Yes it cost less. The frame was only €81. With the top it would have cost me €179. The multiplex was only €29,49.3. Brackets (http://tinyurl.com/c6q8xyw) and screws. These prevent the top from moving sideways. Currently u can still lift up the top. If that proves to be problematic I will drill holes in the frame at the points where the frame is allready open to attach the legs. (See Torsby frame instuctions http://tinyurl.com/8npaf4x) and put in some scews.4. I did not fix it. All the lego is attached to trough the use of 32×32 baseplates (http://tinyurl.com/9467tm8). These baseplates just lay on the multiplex. Friction prevents the baseplates from moving.

Funny fact:While buying the frame, I triggered the alarm of the self service checkout machine. A Ikea employee had to verify that I was only buying the frame and not sneaking out (stealing) a free top. )

It’s beautiful! Your own art instalment in your dining room! I guess Lego lovers will see the attraction immediately. Definitely does not seem like you got it from Ikea lol. And love the detail of even finishing off with a proper edging pattern too. Very well designed.

Of course, if Lego were to sell something like this themselves, it would cost a lot more than it did for you to make it. The amount time it takes to put that much Lego together for a start would amount to some considerable labour cost to start with!

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